Good morning guys! Stay tuned for another video posting at 9am EST today! We generally liked the new 2.4L turbo engine in the 2023 Highlander, but it’s odd how Toyota isn’t offering the XSE in hybrid trim, especially when it’s the only way you can get the RAV4 in this trim. Would anyone here like to see the Highlander offer a PHEV option? 🤔
That is a good question which leads to two questions of my own. 1) Does Toyota have enough battery supply to build a PHEV Highlander? 2) Are people willing to clean the junk out of their garage so they can park their CUV inside near the plug? 😉
As a long time highlander owner, I can sheepishly admit that the tech is very much the achilles heel. Its just plain sub-par. They probably do that intentionally do that to push you to Lexus. The backup camera has literally not changed in the last 8 years !! Thanks for your honest and true to earth review. Loved it :)
They dooooooo and I HATE THAT ABOUT TOYOTA that’s why I’ve always get Hondas, but now I need a suv and I’m afraid imma have to go with the Highlander 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Just drove the 2023 Highlander XLE dealer loaner for about 100 miles today. I really did not like the turbo 4. The lag is pretty significant to me. Maybe it was because I never owned a turbo charged car before so I was not used to the turbo lag. I would prefer a V6. As far as fuel economy goes, I got about 25 miles per hour with mostly highway driving.
Seems like a lot of Toyota nay sayers. The v6 was thirsty and the 4 cylinder is just fine. This size of vehicle doesn’t need to be zooming but rather hauling people from point a to point b. This car is not for racing, driving hard, or drag racing. Don’t measure this car by the wrong standards.
a v6 is not for racing either, neither was it thirsty. the gas mileage is the same in this turbo 4. if you want better than this, you'd have to get the hybrid. this is just the base turbo 4. so this size of vehicle absolutely needs a V6, it's not about speed, it's the weight. a 4 cylinder has to work harder to move people around, but a V6 does not, and it doesn't burn as much gas thanks to not having to work so hard. but see they didn't replace the V6 to get better gas mileage, no they replaced it because of efficiency standards. the industry is no longer about high mgp numbers, no they want that efficiency. but in my opinion turbo's are more harmful for the environment than a V6, because turbo's burn more oil, but they kinda have to, if they want to match similar performance to a V6. so around town and city driving, it'll probably be a little more zippy, but you'll also burn more gas as a result.
Man I am pretty glad I got one of the last Toyota V6. I like how the new XSE, funny enough it just looks like they needed to use up all the LE Camry's front grill, but I rather have a naturally aspirated engine.
People with no clue on how power and torque works will never understand. The V6 power lives at high revs which nobody in the real world uses on a day to day basis. Midrange and low end torque is where a vehicle lives 90% of its life at and thats where the turbo lives on this motor. Its been built and tuned to make normal driving less of a chore than the old V6. 5000lbs on a turbo is better than stressing out that V6 which makes way less torque down low. You need more effort in the v6 to move that load
@@Odat who works on their own new car engine anyway. 90% of buyers dont touch the engine bay under warranty. And you are acting like this is a ford or chevy. Its still built by toyota on the same assembly line as the V6
@@beexiong2995 sure they might not work on their own car but they still have to pay for fixing it!. Will it be reliable?..sure but not as reliable as the NA V6. Gone are the days where you see highlanders with 200k+ miles with only regular maintenance. Time will tell but I’ll bet you money the new turbo engines won’t last as long or be as cheap to own.
@@Odat turbo technology is better than ever. It has been around for ages before you were born. They get bad rep because people go and modify the boost pressure to add more power or dont keep up with oil maintenance. The 90s turbo cars were poorly built and are viewed as unreliable, and people still think its the same thing now. The V6 isnt even as popular as you make it to be. One reason why it's going away. Toyota is probably one of the last companies to move away from it and it is about time.
My 2020 V6 highlander routinely gets 28-30mpg on the highway. Toyota had to switch to the 4-cylinder due to the new emission requirements going into effect this year. Honda is now the only company that has not switched its v6 engines to 4-cylinders. Sad to see politics is going to kill the reliability of these vehicles. Please vote accordingly.
@@ciello___8307 I base my statement off the data that is published. Ford and Subaru continue to be plagued with issues in their vehicles with turbos. 5,000 pound vehicles are not meant to be powered by four cylinder engines. They are forced to use turbos to artificially make up the difference. V6 engines are now getting better gas mileage than vehicles with four cylinder turbos.
@@ciello___8307 I get 24-26 in the city with a V6. If I drove like a maniac and did not baby my vehicle as I do, it would certainly go down. I got 31.1 mpg driving 30 miles home from work last night going 80mph on the highway in Texas. Four-cylinder engines are severely overworked and will have a significantly shorter life span than a V6 or V8, which is why, they are forced to use turbos to create horsepower, because the engine is not capable of doing so on its own. Four-cylinder engines are a gimmick that were marketed as gas savers, and people are now realizing, they are just cop-outs for vehicle manufacturers to build smaller engines at a cheaper cost, yet still sell the cars at the same price point as if they have a V6. My V6 Toyota gets nearly the same MPG as my wife's four-cylinder Audi, which I know is going to cause us major issues down the road, as it is powered by turbos. Hopefully, I can convince her to get rid of it and into a 4Runner.
@@georgiafan6618 it's a big SUV with 3 rows of roomy cabin space. 0-60 isn't the main focus of this vehicle, it is fast though. I find myself putting plenty in the dust at the highway on ramp (mostly trucks and other SUVs).
@@olegsharovatov548, I think anyone planning on buying a Highlander should hurry up before the remaining V6's are gone. It's ridiculous that everyone is going 4 cylinder turbo. What's the point? You would think it's because of phenomenal has mileage. But that's not the case. I notice naturally aspirated have better gas mileage than forced turbo 4 because any propensity to save on gas is shifted to quick gas guzzling because the engine struggles to keep up to the turbo.
@@eugeneks86, that's very good! You made a great purchase right there. An AWD V6 engine simply is a delight. The funny and annoying thing about turbo engines is that they don't even have better gas mileage than naturally aspirated engines. So, what is the point is lowering engine size and pairing it to cheap power that doesn't save gas? Oh you know what else I hate about 4 cylinder engines? The raspy growl. So, imagine how much growl you'd have to deal with when you step on the pedals for a boost.
@@kevinsbiscuitsnjelly8193 I totally get it yeah but a lot of people think by stuffing a smaller turbo in everything will magically get better mpg and that's just not how it works. For smaller cars sometimes and it also depends on driving habits but larger vehicles no. Weight and dimensions can only get so much mpg
@@tempestofruin nobody buys the gas only version for mpg anyway. Its the hybrid version if you want that. This turbo 4 will haul and tow better because torque matters more than peak hp which nobody will utilize because you need to rev it to 6000rpms.
@@beexiong2995 Problem is, you don't see Highlanders towing anything on the road. When's the last time you saw someone towing something with a Highlander? xD
Everybody’s complaining about the V6 being gone when there’s a perfectly reliable hybrid model (with a NA engine) that gets nearly 40 mpg. I guarantee the same complaints will be regurgitated when the Camry gets remodeled. (most of y’all are the same people that never buy V6s in the first in the place, or even own a highlander).
Got the 23 highlander xse blacked out with red interior and love it! Im used to it to V8 and this thing really pulls nice. I notice I go over the speed cause it’s too smooth and it doesn’t feel that you are going over the speed . Got rid of a 16 Camaro and 14 civic si coupe and not bad after tax and everything.
@@born2win262 same here. I’m really happy for it and im pretty sure it will last. It just sucks them interest rates are high. With 750 credit I got almost 8% off interest.
Everyone complaining about not enough power from the 4 cyl turbo over the v6, maybe try gassing up with higher octane fuel like 93. Someone told me it’s a totally different vehicle after that
I actually bought our 2021 XSE with 8500 miles on it almost exactly like this one from Beaman Toyota in Nashville almost 2 months ago but on the waiting list for a 2023. But I think we’re just going to hang onto this one with the V6. I just don’t want to give up that V6 any time soon. The XSE trim can be somewhat tough to get your hands on. But we honestly love ours. It’s exactly what it was built to be and it’s excellent at it. One of the main reasons I got ours is because if anything were to happen me? I know my wife would have a good looking a good looking, comfortable and extremely reliable vehicle for many many years.
Not much if anything changed from 21 to 22. If you want to do a V6 and around Nashville some weekend? You’re more than welcome to use mine for a comparison.
0-60 is such a useless metric. The only advantage of this power plant over the 3.5L V6 is lower emissions. The added midrange torque doesn’t really translate with a vehicle this heavy and certainly wouldn’t help you on the highway. The V6 is smoother and judging by your sound equipment, a lot quieter. Automakers are downsizing engines, adding forced induction and high compression to gradually transition to electrification. I think the automotive landscape is going get boring.
A heavy vehicle most certainly the low to mid range torque. A soccer mom is NOT going to redline the damn NA V6 to get peak power, and lmost everyone cruises at 2500 to 3000 rpm on the highway. There is no need to force downshift to get that peak power just pass someone. NA is dumb for daily driving.
I have a’21 Platinum in Blizzard Pearl and Caramel interior, Pano roof with all the bells and whistles. I powder coated the rims gloss black. The red interior is a little much. Glad I got the legendary Toyota V6. Thanks!
I just finished a road trip to Oregon in my friends 2019 Toyota Highlander premium all wheel drive with the nat, asperated v6. The suv was amazing with comfort and plenty of power on the hills and coastal highways. Wonderful for a road trip. I don't understand why change the engine? It was a tried and true performer. Put my Acura rdx to shame with ride and power.
Politics. Obama's emission policies are forcing vehicle manufacturers to meet certain emission requirements, which manufacturers are unable to do with V6 and V8 engines. And, as liberals continue to push for electric vehicles (that will be fueled with natural gas), manufacturers are not going to take the time to invest in new V6/V8 engines that can meet these emissions standards. Simply put, they have waved the white flag.
this switch to 4 cylinders, an 3s on smaller cars, will NEVER give you the mileage you are expecting. the engines have to work to hard. perhaps in ideal situations, but moving that heavy SUV WITH passengers and cargo will kill any expected mpgs.
@@hohepunktz6778 the entire reason we have the horrible cars and systems today are BECAUSE of the regulations. the horrible massive b or c pillars because of the rollover regs requiring the vehicle roof to support 10 times its own weight. the stupid front ends because the person jay waking is more important than the total loss of vehicle from damage. the entire car collapsing ina 34 mph collision, giving its entire life because the passengers refuse to use their seat belts. environmental rules now make it so you vehicle has more complicated tubes and parts that nobody can repair their own car. i LOVE gig Brother!!!!
@@paulpellico3797 what a short sided view. You think regulations are bad? Go live in a country where there a no regulations and tell me how that goes. I’m sure you’ll love the smog and polluted, suffocating air. Remember lead in gasoline? Without regulation, you’d still be getting poisoned even more than we already are. What an idiotic comment.
Good luck trying to get one of these with a hybrid. Our biggest Toyota dealership in California told me they have a lady on the waiting list for one and she's 2nd place on the list and has been waiting for 8 months now on the list.
The reason for the four-cylinder gets the same 24 mpg combined as the V6, it’s because of the turbo putting a lot of strain to a small engine with the extra torque though Toyota claims lower NOx and NMOG (non-methane organic gas)emissions.
@@hohepunktz6778 no strain at all. Turbo engines have a stronger engine block than NA. The reason for the same mpg is because the suv weighs 5000lbs duhh
We previously had a 4 cylinder Highlander and were really disappointed with the acceleration. Since then we’ve had two 3.5 V6 Highlanders and have been very happy with them. Sorry to see them from the V6.
No idea why people act like this need to be a fast car. Your hauling kids and your coffee on your way into work, how fast does it need to be realistically?..
Get a 2022 and stay the hell away from the turbo 4 cylinder. Get the legendary 3.5. Nobody cares about more torque. They care about the engine lasting 15 years.
A turbocharged engine is a high compression ratio engine. Engine doesn't last as long and the bearing on the turbo fan shaft will wear out overtime causing significant loss of boost and power, and that's a fact! I'd stick with the tried n true V6.
I rented this model from Hertz in LA over this past Christmas break, it's a FANTASTIC suv. I was immediately surprised at how fast it was, I thought for sure it was a V6 and I couldn't believe it was a V4 - it DEF doesn't feel like it when driving and I appreciated the gas mileage too. I would buy this car no problem at all, but I prob buy the hybrid but it would be $53,000 yikes pretty exp imho
It's actually an inline 4. I don't think there is a V4 engine in any passenger car in the US. Well except in the GM trucks, Corvette, Camaro, and Cadillac CT5 V BW. RAM 1500 Charger, Challenger, and the Durango, some Jeep models but that's due to cylinder deactivation not because it's a true V4. There are V4s in motorcycles, SxS, and such.
What a shame...why don't they just keep the v6 that was ultra smooth and reliable. If the next 4runner is a 4 cylinder hybrid I'll be very disappointed
I'm confused. Any other manufacturer that offers a 4 popper turbo over a V6 you say they're unreliable and unrefined and how smart Toyota was to keep the V6. Now you have a 4 popper turbo in a heavy midsized SUV including the 60k+ RX and you praise it. Can you clarify your stance?
@Paul wrong. It has way more torque than the V6. Built beefier with better internals to withstand higher pressures from boost. The v6 you need to rev the shit out of it to get the torque you need to tow and haul people.
I thought the turbo is stupid but I prefer the turbo over the V6 after testing both 2022 and 2023. Many people who never owned any turbo vehicle think they are smarter than the Toyota engineers lol
@@CH-tt1jg runs well, response quickly and fun to drive. It’s all personal preference. Go and try one. I owned 2 of toyota v6 vehicles. I ordered a 23 Highlander limited.
@@dankasttoris ok, I actually just tried a 2023 Limited and the acceleration sucks even at sports mode and I can feel it is struggling at the start, these two are very noticeable differences from a 2022 V6 XSE. I thought 2023 model would have more torque at lower RPM but in reality, it sucks. Plus, it is not as smooth as the V6 model.
@@CH-tt1jg like I mentioned, it’s a personal preference. I’m not going to argue about your opinion. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Just buy old cars since they are getting rid of entire v6 vehicles. Or buy an EV.
What I'm more concerned about, is with the price of cars skyrocketing with dealer markups and inflation, how will these turbocharged and smaller engines cope with these larger cars and pickup trucks. Personally, I'd rather keep my V6 Accord and my inline four Accord, and if nothing else, be happy that there's no turbocharger stressing out the engine more than necessary. Excellent review and write up from a professional standpoint, but from the car standpoint I'm not sure how these cars are going to hold up with very small engines with turbochargers. Time. Hopefully will tell.
What a disappointment. They increased the price, downgraded the base engine and downgraded the XSE wheels and there is little to no MPG improvement! What was the point? Their is also no way the new turbo 2.4 is anywhere near as smooth and nice sounding as the superior V6 and will no doubt be as reliable. I expected better from this company!
IMO there are V6 shoppers who want a smooth, reliable V6 and Highlander was an option in the dwindling list of SUVs with a naturally aspirated V6. I would say shoppers who wouldn't be looking for a V6 will not notice, of course. Toyota should have kept the V6 option and let buyers tell them who likes what.
@@ytj22 0-60 matters more when loaded. Especially for family haulers. The V6 has over 50lbs of torque less than the turbo 4. And for accelerating, torque will matter more when you have a heavier load. Theres a reason why the max tow rating has gone up with the 2023. Its because the engine has more usable torque down low for towing and hauling. Theres a reason turbo diesels can tow over 20000lbs versus gas engines
That third row is why we no longer have a Highlander. Loved most everything else but we now need to put adults back there regularly. We can do that with our VW Atlas SEL.
@@Justmejbful Pleasantly surprised with our 2021.5 VW Atlas. After fifteen months of ownership and 13k on the odometer, we have taken the vehicle in once for servicing. It was for our scheduled oil change (and they also did a recall notice). You get an extra year of warranty with VW (4 year/50,000) so we will re-evaluate once that period is over. You never know with cars - Our Highlander wasn't perfect and the Atlas won't be either.
@@markholle3450 i had a 18 vw atlas bought in 2020 with 8k miles. Cam with 6yr 72k warranty. Started burning oil @ 45k Traded it in for a 22xse with 70k miles still under warrenty. Gave up space for reliability.
If I was shopping in this category of SUV I would not consider the Highlander because of that third row. When wanting something other than black for an interior color it should be Carr throughout and not just the two rows. For that price point they should do a little better.
I am glad that I could get 2022 highlander v6 XLE AWD. If I were in the market now I won’t go for turbo and it would be hard to find something fitting my criteria.
The v6 was easy for the home user to service........ if we chose to, having a turbo 4........ means more issues, a head gasket failure much earlier etc. I don't doubt it would be better to drive, the V6 ..... I own a 2017 model, its lazy with lacking that low down and midrange torque and I've fiddled with the tuning, not much to be done with it.... you can improve it but the turbo 4 would offer more... especially if you tune it with the exception of it being a FWD primarily which means you wouldn't be able to bring on the boost as quickly as other cars when adjusting the tuning. But in Australia our registrations charged by cyclinders so a 4 is cheaper then a 6 and most likely with insurance as well so it's a smart move either way.
@@TheWOWRichardqian I wouldn’t. I can bet 100% it’ll lose badly to the pilot and the telluride and palisade. Because it’s Toyota. They always lower the bar
@Donna D definitely and the sales will impact that some people might get it cause they don't care about the specifications I do and I want a V6 or V8 in my car for Preformance and reliability.
Hi 2 weeks back i purchased 2023 highlander front wheel back. It has snow button. I stay in michigan. My friend said we need all wheel drive in michigan. Awd is mandatory for snow or fwd with snow mode is enough plz suggest.
@@naveenthemachine Might want to check out what's going on with Kia/Hyundai. Their marketing scheme worked, and everyone bought in, now once again, having major issues. They have set aside more than two billion for recall/warranty repairs. They focus on flash and marketing, Honda and Toyota; reliability, and longevity.
@@naveenthemachine I see a lot of every car brand on the road. How many of those same cars you see 10 years from now with 200k miles on them is what tells the story.
Need help! I had a Rav4 Prime that was totaled after 6 months😢 I have a 24 arriving in a few weeks. I’m considering the highlander XSE but don’t know if I’ll like it after driving a Prime?! Your thoughts 😊
@@Toyota4Life I agree. Nobody cares about Mazda lol they're basically a boutique brand. I'll say some of them look a little nicer but if I was keeping something long term it definitely wouldn't be one of those.
@@RealKevGotEm Maza is a premium brand since when ???? And I’m the one not on earth ? 😂 I can literally picked about five Toyota vehicles that I would have over the entire Mazda lineup.
I did notice in the video the 8 speed shifts significantly faster but the problem is that for an 8 speed tbh it has the gearing of a 5 speed and I’m not joking, look at acceleration from other cars or even Toyotas with a 5 speed automatic and you’ll see
I have never been so disappointed in Toyota. For a while I'd thought they had no plan to kill their naturally aspirated V6 and so I was singing praises for them. So, they finally accentuated the adage "If you can't beat them, join them." This is ridiculous! For one, I've always hated the 4 cylinder engine sound. So, no matter how fast a 4 cylinder is with its turbo, that 4 cylinder engine growl is stuck with it. Even more ridiculous is the fact that 0-60 is still in the regular 4 cylinder range, very slow. No justice done with mpg. Overall, a huge disappointment!
Just got the vehicle jbl system is awesome 12in screen 12 speakers. Red=black seats real awesome in person. 4cycle not that bad plus has three settings eco,normal,sport moves pretty fast and don't feel no lag or response time unlike the tacoma had a bad lag.
I rather pay a bit more and have an suv that isn’t so reliable, but I want to love my car, I want to enjoy it and like it. The Japanese seems to be producing just a machine for use, forgetting about dedication and love towards their cars, make them attractive and desirable. It’s just sad what route Toyota is going. Just reliable will not want me to get it. There’s much more to that. I have to like it. Not just having a machine. A transportation vehicle.
Good morning guys! Stay tuned for another video posting at 9am EST today! We generally liked the new 2.4L turbo engine in the 2023 Highlander, but it’s odd how Toyota isn’t offering the XSE in hybrid trim, especially when it’s the only way you can get the RAV4 in this trim. Would anyone here like to see the Highlander offer a PHEV option? 🤔
I just noticed that this morning while trying to build a 23 on Toyota's site. My wife drives a 21 Limited and would like to trade it for a hybrid
That is a good question which leads to two questions of my own. 1) Does Toyota have enough battery supply to build a PHEV Highlander? 2) Are people willing to clean the junk out of their garage so they can park their CUV inside near the plug? 😉
@@rightlanehog3151 no and no 🙂
Would love a Highlander Prime
Yeah cus hybrid xse highlander is too slow to be sporty
For rav 4 hybrid is more powerful than naturally aspirated engine
As a long time highlander owner, I can sheepishly admit that the tech is very much the achilles heel. Its just plain sub-par. They probably do that intentionally do that to push you to Lexus. The backup camera has literally not changed in the last 8 years !! Thanks for your honest and true to earth review. Loved it :)
They dooooooo and I HATE THAT ABOUT TOYOTA that’s why I’ve always get Hondas, but now I need a suv and I’m afraid imma have to go with the Highlander 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@ddollarz567 hope you didn't after that new Pilot reveal. What'd you think?
I had a 2005 and I loved it. I was hoping to get the 3.5L V6 AWD but I won't turn down another Turbo car, the torque is awesome.
Just drove the 2023 Highlander XLE dealer loaner for about 100 miles today. I really did not like the turbo 4. The lag is pretty significant to me. Maybe it was because I never owned a turbo charged car before so I was not used to the turbo lag. I would prefer a V6. As far as fuel economy goes, I got about 25 miles per hour with mostly highway driving.
V6 is bulletproof. Damn. This turbos is unproven yet. We will see.
Tiny engine in large vehicles 🤔🤔😔😔
4 cylinders suck no matter how much you turbocharge them 🤔🤔🤔😔😔😔
This is my favorite SUV!!! Good job Sofyan.
Seems like a lot of Toyota nay sayers. The v6 was thirsty and the 4 cylinder is just fine. This size of vehicle doesn’t need to be zooming but rather hauling people from point a to point b. This car is not for racing, driving hard, or drag racing. Don’t measure this car by the wrong standards.
a v6 is not for racing either, neither was it thirsty.
the gas mileage is the same in this turbo 4.
if you want better than this, you'd have to get the hybrid.
this is just the base turbo 4.
so this size of vehicle absolutely needs a V6,
it's not about speed, it's the weight.
a 4 cylinder has to work harder to move people around,
but a V6 does not, and it doesn't burn as much gas
thanks to not having to work so hard.
but see they didn't replace the V6 to get better gas mileage,
no they replaced it because of efficiency standards.
the industry is no longer about high mgp numbers,
no they want that efficiency.
but in my opinion turbo's are more harmful for the
environment than a V6, because turbo's burn
more oil, but they kinda have to, if they want to match
similar performance to a V6.
so around town and city driving, it'll probably be a little
more zippy, but you'll also burn more gas as a result.
"Siri is a dumb b**** Airpod's pro" haha type of humor we need for these reviews, keep it up!!
Your camera man should be in a bond film as a villian
19:35 These seats do hold you into place.
Rob: Shakes his head no. 😂
Me instantly skipping to 19:35 😂
Man I am pretty glad I got one of the last Toyota V6. I like how the new XSE, funny enough it just looks like they needed to use up all the LE Camry's front grill, but I rather have a naturally aspirated engine.
The 3.5 v6 was smooth and ultra reliable. The XSE looks great but that's alot of weight for a 2.4 liter turbo to reliably lug around.
People with no clue on how power and torque works will never understand. The V6 power lives at high revs which nobody in the real world uses on a day to day basis. Midrange and low end torque is where a vehicle lives 90% of its life at and thats where the turbo lives on this motor. Its been built and tuned to make normal driving less of a chore than the old V6. 5000lbs on a turbo is better than stressing out that V6 which makes way less torque down low. You need more effort in the v6 to move that load
@@beexiong2995 I don’t care how you spin it, a naturally aspirated V6 will outlast a turbo 4 99% of the time. Much simpler and easier to work on.
@@Odat who works on their own new car engine anyway. 90% of buyers dont touch the engine bay under warranty. And you are acting like this is a ford or chevy. Its still built by toyota on the same assembly line as the V6
@@beexiong2995 sure they might not work on their own car but they still have to pay for fixing it!. Will it be reliable?..sure but not as reliable as the NA V6. Gone are the days where you see highlanders with 200k+ miles with only regular maintenance. Time will tell but I’ll bet you money the new turbo engines won’t last as long or be as cheap to own.
@@Odat turbo technology is better than ever. It has been around for ages before you were born. They get bad rep because people go and modify the boost pressure to add more power or dont keep up with oil maintenance. The 90s turbo cars were poorly built and are viewed as unreliable, and people still think its the same thing now. The V6 isnt even as popular as you make it to be. One reason why it's going away. Toyota is probably one of the last companies to move away from it and it is about time.
My 2020 V6 highlander routinely gets 28-30mpg on the highway. Toyota had to switch to the 4-cylinder due to the new emission requirements going into effect this year. Honda is now the only company that has not switched its v6 engines to 4-cylinders. Sad to see politics is going to kill the reliability of these vehicles. Please vote accordingly.
Ikr which is why im independent
Turbos arent new technology…. Just because its a turbo doesnt mean it cant be reliable
@@ciello___8307 I base my statement off the data that is published. Ford and Subaru continue to be plagued with issues in their vehicles with turbos. 5,000 pound vehicles are not meant to be powered by four cylinder engines. They are forced to use turbos to artificially make up the difference. V6 engines are now getting better gas mileage than vehicles with four cylinder turbos.
@@tx611 not better city mileage. Yes highway mpg always looks good but you didnt mention city mpg (which is where most of these cars will be )
@@ciello___8307 I get 24-26 in the city with a V6. If I drove like a maniac and did not baby my vehicle as I do, it would certainly go down. I got 31.1 mpg driving 30 miles home from work last night going 80mph on the highway in Texas. Four-cylinder engines are severely overworked and will have a significantly shorter life span than a V6 or V8, which is why, they are forced to use turbos to create horsepower, because the engine is not capable of doing so on its own. Four-cylinder engines are a gimmick that were marketed as gas savers, and people are now realizing, they are just cop-outs for vehicle manufacturers to build smaller engines at a cheaper cost, yet still sell the cars at the same price point as if they have a V6. My V6 Toyota gets nearly the same MPG as my wife's four-cylinder Audi, which I know is going to cause us major issues down the road, as it is powered by turbos. Hopefully, I can convince her to get rid of it and into a 4Runner.
The naturally aspirated v6 made more power I miss it
Spoke to an owner and he traded his highlander b/c he said it was a dog. What was your 0-60 and your MPG in the 6cyl?
but more torque
@@benjaminlibertarianscorpio more torque but when you haul people, the V6 does a better job.
@@enpf9866 you got it backwards the v6 will not haul better because it has no torque. This new highlander even has a higher tow rating than the v6
@@georgiafan6618 it's a big SUV with 3 rows of roomy cabin space. 0-60 isn't the main focus of this vehicle, it is fast though. I find myself putting plenty in the dust at the highway on ramp (mostly trucks and other SUVs).
I got the 22 highlander V6 XLE.
You're lucky! You'd better hold on tightly to it. Naturally aspirated V6 is unbeatable. Period!
I got my 22 Highlander V6 XLE 2 weeks ago. Love it
@@olegsharovatov548, I think anyone planning on buying a Highlander should hurry up before the remaining V6's are gone. It's ridiculous that everyone is going 4 cylinder turbo. What's the point? You would think it's because of phenomenal has mileage. But that's not the case. I notice naturally aspirated have better gas mileage than forced turbo 4 because any propensity to save on gas is shifted to quick gas guzzling because the engine struggles to keep up to the turbo.
@@Liger._King I am getting 24 mpg combined for my V6 AWD. Never been a fan of turbos.
@@eugeneks86, that's very good! You made a great purchase right there. An AWD V6 engine simply is a delight.
The funny and annoying thing about turbo engines is that they don't even have better gas mileage than naturally aspirated engines. So, what is the point is lowering engine size and pairing it to cheap power that doesn't save gas? Oh you know what else I hate about 4 cylinder engines? The raspy growl. So, imagine how much growl you'd have to deal with when you step on the pedals for a boost.
Would prefer two rows of seats and a larger trunk with the spare tire inside. That should be an option.
Sounds like you need Toyota RAV4? Why would they make another two riw SUV?
Not surprised about the mpg at all. Smaller 4cyl turbo but still in a BEEFY platform. Will result in minimal gains if any.
True. But it seems the lower overall emissions was the main goal for the swap anyway.
@@kevinsbiscuitsnjelly8193 I totally get it yeah but a lot of people think by stuffing a smaller turbo in everything will magically get better mpg and that's just not how it works. For smaller cars sometimes and it also depends on driving habits but larger vehicles no. Weight and dimensions can only get so much mpg
@@tempestofruin nobody buys the gas only version for mpg anyway. Its the hybrid version if you want that. This turbo 4 will haul and tow better because torque matters more than peak hp which nobody will utilize because you need to rev it to 6000rpms.
@@kevinsbiscuitsnjelly8193 lol
@@beexiong2995 Problem is, you don't see Highlanders towing anything on the road. When's the last time you saw someone towing something with a Highlander? xD
It seems to me the 35 mpg Highlander Hybrid is the better of the two 'high tech' Highlander options. 🤔
It’s better for now as long they don’t make ‘em turbo as well
I’d go sienna hybrid before highlander hybrid. Base sienna is cheaper more spacious and same mpg.
@@jocelyntimothe6763 Good point, we should stock up on naturally aspirated Highlander Hybrids while we still can!
@Paul 100% agree. The turbo will go out as soon as the fan shaft wears out. Engine under boost also tends not to last as well.
Yup! hybrid drivetrain ❤
Everybody’s complaining about the V6 being gone when there’s a perfectly reliable hybrid model (with a NA engine) that gets nearly 40 mpg. I guarantee the same complaints will be regurgitated when the Camry gets remodeled. (most of y’all are the same people that never buy V6s in the first in the place, or even own a highlander).
The Camry isn’t a heavy beast. The turbo would suit the Camry better. But people will complain about the lackluster performance it has
Got the 23 highlander xse blacked out with red interior and love it! Im used to it to V8 and this thing really pulls nice. I notice I go over the speed cause it’s too smooth and it doesn’t feel that you are going over the speed . Got rid of a 16 Camaro and 14 civic si coupe and not bad after tax and everything.
Nice me too. The I4 is in trucks and other vehicles. I have not noticed any lag or needing more power. It's a family SUV not a Urus.
@@born2win262 same here. I’m really happy for it and im pretty sure it will last. It just sucks them interest rates are high. With 750 credit I got almost 8% off interest.
i feel like every highlander has bad 3 row space, i dont know why its even offered. i rather it be a 5 seater
xse no pano roof!! wtf
Traded in a 21 Lexus GX V8 for a 23 Highlander platinum 4 cyl Turbo..excellent acceleration extremely impressed. Love it!!!!
So nobody is going to talk about that apple car play notification @18:40 lmfao
Everyone complaining about not enough power from the 4 cyl turbo over the v6, maybe try gassing up with higher octane fuel like 93. Someone told me it’s a totally different vehicle after that
I actually bought our 2021 XSE with 8500 miles on it almost exactly like this one from Beaman Toyota in Nashville almost 2 months ago but on the waiting list for a 2023. But I think we’re just going to hang onto this one with the V6. I just don’t want to give up that V6 any time soon. The XSE trim can be somewhat tough to get your hands on. But we honestly love ours. It’s exactly what it was built to be and it’s excellent at it.
One of the main reasons I got ours is because if anything were to happen me? I know my wife would have a good looking a good looking, comfortable and extremely reliable vehicle for many many years.
Not much if anything changed from 21 to 22. If you want to do a V6 and around Nashville some weekend? You’re more than welcome to use mine for a comparison.
0-60 is such a useless metric. The only advantage of this power plant over the 3.5L V6 is lower emissions. The added midrange torque doesn’t really translate with a vehicle this heavy and certainly wouldn’t help you on the highway. The V6 is smoother and judging by your sound equipment, a lot quieter. Automakers are downsizing engines, adding forced induction and high compression to gradually transition to electrification. I think the automotive landscape is going get boring.
That’s why they do 5-60 mph or 30-50 or 40-70 mph tests
A heavy vehicle most certainly the low to mid range torque. A soccer mom is NOT going to redline the damn NA V6 to get peak power, and lmost everyone cruises at 2500 to 3000 rpm on the highway. There is no need to force downshift to get that peak power just pass someone. NA is dumb for daily driving.
Whatever, as long as it's more fuel efficient.
I have a’21 Platinum in Blizzard Pearl and Caramel interior, Pano roof with all the bells and whistles. I powder coated the rims gloss black. The red interior is a little much. Glad I got the legendary Toyota V6. Thanks!
I got the 2020 Platinum AWD with the Moondust and Graphite interior. The market value on our cars went up like crazy.
as a toyota fan hope no turbo issues 🙏🏻
I just finished a road trip to Oregon in my friends 2019 Toyota Highlander premium all wheel drive with the nat, asperated v6. The suv was amazing with comfort and plenty of power on the hills and coastal highways. Wonderful for a road trip. I don't understand why change the engine? It was a tried and true performer. Put my Acura rdx to shame with ride and power.
Emissions and also they are retooling their factories so they dont make the v6
Politics. Obama's emission policies are forcing vehicle manufacturers to meet certain emission requirements, which manufacturers are unable to do with V6 and V8 engines. And, as liberals continue to push for electric vehicles (that will be fueled with natural gas), manufacturers are not going to take the time to invest in new V6/V8 engines that can meet these emissions standards. Simply put, they have waved the white flag.
this switch to 4 cylinders, an 3s on smaller cars, will NEVER give you the mileage you are expecting.
the engines have to work to hard. perhaps in ideal situations, but moving that heavy SUV WITH passengers and cargo will kill any expected mpgs.
This is very true. Pointless to remove the 3.5 V-6 in my opinion.
It was due to emissions unfortunately…😒
@@hohepunktz6778 the entire reason we have the horrible cars and systems today are BECAUSE of the regulations.
the horrible massive b or c pillars because of the rollover regs requiring the vehicle roof to support 10 times its own weight.
the stupid front ends because the person jay waking is more important than the total loss of vehicle from damage.
the entire car collapsing ina 34 mph collision, giving its entire life because the passengers refuse to use their seat belts.
environmental rules now make it so you vehicle has more complicated tubes and parts that nobody can repair their own car.
i LOVE gig Brother!!!!
@@paulpellico3797 what a short sided view. You think regulations are bad? Go live in a country where there a no regulations and tell me how that goes. I’m sure you’ll love the smog and polluted, suffocating air. Remember lead in gasoline? Without regulation, you’d still be getting poisoned even more than we already are. What an idiotic comment.
Good luck trying to get one of these with a hybrid. Our biggest Toyota dealership in California told me they have a lady on the waiting list for one and she's 2nd place on the list and has been waiting for 8 months now on the list.
thats what is driving the used car market
The smooth revving v6 replaced with a clatter box v4
inline 4, there are currently no production V4's.
Lol doesn't make sense at all. Mpg's aren't any better than the v6
The reason for the four-cylinder gets the same 24 mpg combined as the V6, it’s because of the turbo putting a lot of strain to a small engine with the extra torque though Toyota claims lower NOx and NMOG (non-methane organic gas)emissions.
@@hohepunktz6778 no strain at all. Turbo engines have a stronger engine block than NA. The reason for the same mpg is because the suv weighs 5000lbs duhh
The people complaining about the engine are people who didn’t even buy the v6
What was your MPG and zero to 60?
@@georgiafan6618 I don’t own a highlander and 0-60 is a useless figure in the real world
We previously had a 4 cylinder Highlander and were really disappointed with the acceleration. Since then we’ve had two 3.5 V6 Highlanders and have been very happy with them. Sorry to see them from the V6.
You miss out the turbo part. It makes a big different. I will take a turbo 4 over a NA V6 any day as a daily driver. Much more efficient.
@@sazabi1980 Sounds like you value efficiency over smooth and refined. To each his own.
No idea why people act like this need to be a fast car. Your hauling kids and your coffee on your way into work, how fast does it need to be realistically?..
Because people are stupid.
Think of the stress a 4 cylinder must endure to push a 4000+ lb vehicle. There really is no replacement for displacement
Get a 2022 and stay the hell away from the turbo 4 cylinder. Get the legendary 3.5. Nobody cares about more torque. They care about the engine lasting 15 years.
Well said! 💯
You must be over 50 yrs old 😂
Is everyone talking about the same 3.5 that had oil leak problems and vvt issues. I’ll take the 4 cylinder
We bought a XLE V6 last year brand new and after watching this I’m so glad we didn’t wait the V6 seems to have more grunt off the line
I did the same and I'm really glad I didn't wait for 2023
Same. So glad I didn’t wait for it. Don’t care what car company it is any turbo engine will not last. They’ll eventually have problems.
Actually the turbo would have more grunt off the like due to it having 50 more lb ft of torque… A lot of people are making baseless claims
A turbocharged engine is a high compression ratio engine. Engine doesn't last as long and the bearing on the turbo fan shaft will wear out overtime causing significant loss of boost and power, and that's a fact! I'd stick with the tried n true V6.
That’s complete bs
@slowfiveoh4986 believe what you want kid lol
V6 feels so refined compared to the 4 bangers. Front grills look mismatched.
I rented this model from Hertz in LA over this past Christmas break, it's a FANTASTIC suv. I was immediately surprised at how fast it was, I thought for sure it was a V6 and I couldn't believe it was a V4 - it DEF doesn't feel like it when driving and I appreciated the gas mileage too. I would buy this car no problem at all, but I prob buy the hybrid but it would be $53,000 yikes pretty exp imho
Thanks for the feedback. As someone who is debating between a Pilot and a '23 Highlander, this is great feedback.
@@drw1926 No prob. The model I rented was an XLE btw
It's actually an inline 4. I don't think there is a V4 engine in any passenger car in the US. Well except in the GM trucks, Corvette, Camaro, and Cadillac CT5 V BW. RAM 1500 Charger, Challenger, and the Durango, some Jeep models but that's due to cylinder deactivation not because it's a true V4. There are V4s in motorcycles, SxS, and such.
The pano-roof should be an option on the XSE Highlander just like on the XSE on the RAV4🤔
And also the XSE on the Camry
Should just be standard for that one trim
What a shame...why don't they just keep the v6 that was ultra smooth and reliable. If the next 4runner is a 4 cylinder hybrid I'll be very disappointed
This new trend Toyota is doing was as bad wen nissan swap thier automatic transmission to cvts
“5’7” me”. Probably the only guy who’s honest about his height.
"Siri is a dumb b**** Airpod's pro" haha type of humor we need for these reviews, keep it up!!
Edit: 18:38
I'm glad to have seen this. 😂😂😂
Is that engine noisy while accelerate? Same like I have Nissan Rogue 2.4 ltr.
Now this is badass Highlander.
Sporty looks, turbo engine, sexy interior plus Toyota quality. SOLD
I'm confused. Any other manufacturer that offers a 4 popper turbo over a V6 you say they're unreliable and unrefined and how smart Toyota was to keep the V6. Now you have a 4 popper turbo in a heavy midsized SUV including the 60k+ RX and you praise it. Can you clarify your stance?
@@jmasoncars4452 I agree
Why coudnt it be a V6 turbo instead like the Lexus LX600 I wanted that instead of a Damm V4 turbo.
What's the point of the 4 cyl turbo if it doesn't vastly improve mpg?
Emissions
Emissions, plus it makes this faster.
Real world efficiency will be slightly better
@@matthewalexis or worse
@@limitedreach4446 nobody cares for a faster suv if it affects reliability. Turbos need to be replaced.
In comparison to the old V6, will the turbocharging help at higher altitudes for skit trips and camping?
It should, on paper anyway
Yes
Always believe in V6!
Should b good for towing turbo offers more torque at lower rpm’s faster
@Paul wrong. It has way more torque than the V6. Built beefier with better internals to withstand higher pressures from boost. The v6 you need to rev the shit out of it to get the torque you need to tow and haul people.
I thought the turbo is stupid but I prefer the turbo over the V6 after testing both 2022 and 2023. Many people who never owned any turbo vehicle think they are smarter than the Toyota engineers lol
how is this 4cyl turbo better than the v6?
@@CH-tt1jg runs well, response quickly and fun to drive. It’s all personal preference. Go and try one. I owned 2 of toyota v6 vehicles. I ordered a 23 Highlander limited.
@@dankasttoris ok, I actually just tried a 2023 Limited and the acceleration sucks even at sports mode and I can feel it is struggling at the start, these two are very noticeable differences from a 2022 V6 XSE. I thought 2023 model would have more torque at lower RPM but in reality, it sucks. Plus, it is not as smooth as the V6 model.
@@CH-tt1jg like I mentioned, it’s a personal preference. I’m not going to argue about your opinion. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Just buy old cars since they are getting rid of entire v6 vehicles. Or buy an EV.
Nope. V6 ideal for 4 people in the car, small trailer while blasting AC in Florida while speeding up to merge onto the highway.
Sucks the v6 has to go away :(
What I'm more concerned about, is with the price of cars skyrocketing with dealer markups and inflation, how will these turbocharged and smaller engines cope with these larger cars and pickup trucks. Personally, I'd rather keep my V6 Accord and my inline four Accord, and if nothing else, be happy that there's no turbocharger stressing out the engine more than necessary.
Excellent review and write up from a professional standpoint, but from the car standpoint I'm not sure how these cars are going to hold up with very small engines with turbochargers. Time. Hopefully will tell.
There's always that one boomer in the comments.
@@Lucky8s sorry, I'm a millennial. Try again.
@@ganzonomy
Yet you speak like a boomer. Try hanging out with people your age.
@@Lucky8s I do. We all favor the bigger engines for better reliability and lower potential repair costs.
It is hard to find 6-cyl these days. 4 bangers are definitely nosier, and not as refined. But thats where the market is headed.
What a disappointment. They increased the price, downgraded the base engine and downgraded the XSE wheels and there is little to no MPG improvement! What was the point? Their is also no way the new turbo 2.4 is anywhere near as smooth and nice sounding as the superior V6 and will no doubt be as reliable. I expected better from this company!
Agreed. This makes the pilot telluride palisade that much MORE of a no brainer
I own a 23 xse. I love everything about it.
IMO there are V6 shoppers who want a smooth, reliable V6 and Highlander was an option in the dwindling list of SUVs with a naturally aspirated V6. I would say shoppers who wouldn't be looking for a V6 will not notice, of course. Toyota should have kept the V6 option and let buyers tell them who likes what.
My 17 Highlander SE V6 AWD does 0-60 in 6.5 seconds for reference. Much quicker then the 7.5 out of this new 4 cylinder turbo.
My dad has the 2021 and im telling you nothing is like the v6. Its much quicker and reliable too
Load it with a trailer and retest. I bet you the 4 cylinder turbo walks the V6.
@@beexiong2995 9/10 times no one will be comparing that or actually racing while pulling a trailer.
Best I could get in my '17 is 7.0 sec. Most test have it at 7.0-7.5 seconds.
@@ytj22 0-60 matters more when loaded. Especially for family haulers. The V6 has over 50lbs of torque less than the turbo 4. And for accelerating, torque will matter more when you have a heavier load. Theres a reason why the max tow rating has gone up with the 2023. Its because the engine has more usable torque down low for towing and hauling. Theres a reason turbo diesels can tow over 20000lbs versus gas engines
That third row is why we no longer have a Highlander. Loved most everything else but we now need to put adults back there regularly. We can do that with our VW Atlas SEL.
You you either can have reliability or you can have space...can't have it all I guess
@@Justmejbful you can have both in a sienna or pilot or Telluride or palisade
@@Justmejbful Pleasantly surprised with our 2021.5 VW Atlas. After fifteen months of ownership and 13k on the odometer, we have taken the vehicle in once for servicing. It was for our scheduled oil change (and they also did a recall notice). You get an extra year of warranty with VW (4 year/50,000) so we will re-evaluate once that period is over. You never know with cars - Our Highlander wasn't perfect and the Atlas won't be either.
@@naveenthemachine yes @Sienna but it's a different category. The Hyundai/Kia twins do not yet have a record to stand on. Time will tell.
@@markholle3450 i had a 18 vw atlas bought in 2020 with 8k miles. Cam with 6yr 72k warranty. Started burning oil @ 45k Traded it in for a 22xse with 70k miles still under warrenty. Gave up space for reliability.
I have the 2021 XSE and the back-up camera works just fine. Your little briefs are a bit too tight. Love your reviews 😅
If I was shopping in this category of SUV I would not consider the Highlander because of that third row. When wanting something other than black for an interior color it should be Carr throughout and not just the two rows. For that price point they should do a little better.
I am glad that I could get 2022 highlander v6 XLE AWD. If I were in the market now I won’t go for turbo and it would be hard to find something fitting my criteria.
The v6 was easy for the home user to service........ if we chose to, having a turbo 4........ means more issues, a head gasket failure much earlier etc. I don't doubt it would be better to drive, the V6 ..... I own a 2017 model, its lazy with lacking that low down and midrange torque and I've fiddled with the tuning, not much to be done with it.... you can improve it but the turbo 4 would offer more... especially if you tune it with the exception of it being a FWD primarily which means you wouldn't be able to bring on the boost as quickly as other cars when adjusting the tuning. But in Australia our registrations charged by cyclinders so a 4 is cheaper then a 6 and most likely with insurance as well so it's a smart move either way.
I just wish you could at least option a panoramic sunroof, that would've completed this car.
Can’t wait for the Grand Highlander
Prepare to be disappointed when we see Toyota will screw this up
@@naveenthemachine fingers crossed
@@TheWOWRichardqian I wouldn’t. I can bet 100% it’ll lose badly to the pilot and the telluride and palisade. Because it’s Toyota. They always lower the bar
@@naveenthemachine toyota and lexus is the most overrated brand in car world. period. my sister’s 2021 RX 350 drives like a rav4. boring.
Can't believe Toyota still does make the XSE Hybrid. I would buy it in a heart.
The only Toyotas available in XSE hybrid are the rav4 Avalon and Camry
Jusy bought it and my average mpg is 15 mpg!!!! Thats much lower than advertised and i drive conservatively
What a weird decision by toyota to not allow XSE trim a hybrid.
The finally made the Camry XSE hybrid with enough demand
Finally. It looks great.wait 4 cylinder? 🤢🤦🏻♂️
I'd Rather go for the 2021 or 2022 Highlander XSE model both have the V6 options toyota Messed up on this one.
Toyota been going threw a downfall after downsizing thier bullet proof engine
@Donna D definitely and the sales will impact that some people might get it cause they don't care about the specifications I do and I want a V6 or V8 in my car for Preformance and reliability.
Why do these screens cost so much? You can get a huge smart tv from Costco cheaper. No reason why a small display needs to be $1000 option
one thing that kills me is that it has a stick to keep the hood up
That and their primitive looking key fob (compared to what nearly ALL the other brands are providing).
i am looking to buy either 2023 highlander hybrid platinum vs kia sorento sx prestige model ..which one u recommend?
Why would they get rit of the v6 like what
I love toyota over all, but with this prices for Highlander, i will take Acura MDX
Hi 2 weeks back i purchased 2023 highlander front wheel back. It has snow button. I stay in michigan. My friend said we need all wheel drive in michigan. Awd is mandatory for snow or fwd with snow mode is enough plz suggest.
Waiting for the Grand Highlander 💘💘
Prepare to be disappointed is all I can say. The Kia telluride and Hyundai palisade and Honda pilot all destroyed the GH in its development phase
@@naveenthemachine Might want to check out what's going on with Kia/Hyundai. Their marketing scheme worked, and everyone bought in, now once again, having major issues. They have set aside more than two billion for recall/warranty repairs. They focus on flash and marketing, Honda and Toyota; reliability, and longevity.
@@tx611 haven’t heard telluride palisade owners having issues. I see them a lot on the road
@@naveenthemachine I see a lot of every car brand on the road. How many of those same cars you see 10 years from now with 200k miles on them is what tells the story.
A 2.4 L TURBO D-4S I-4 is lugging around a 4400 LBS vehicle YIKES,I'll pass.
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
we bought sxe 2021 3.5 v6 295ph sporty suv it so powerfull hightspeed confortable so likely
4 banger is way too loud now, they needed more insulation to keep the noise down.
Need help! I had a Rav4 Prime that was totaled after 6 months😢 I have a 24 arriving in a few weeks. I’m considering the highlander XSE but don’t know if I’ll like it after driving a Prime?! Your thoughts 😊
I hate when a Mazda is compared to a Toyota cause Mazda surpasses them by far
You a joke Mazda is hardly any competition and you never see any old Mazda driving around. Toyota is leagues better
@@Toyota4Life I agree. Nobody cares about Mazda lol they're basically a boutique brand. I'll say some of them look a little nicer but if I was keeping something long term it definitely wouldn't be one of those.
@@Toyota4Life Mazda is a premium brand: I see a lot of old Mazdas around. What planet are you from? Clearly not Earth
@@RealKevGotEm Maza is a premium brand since when ???? And I’m the one not on earth ? 😂 I can literally picked about five Toyota vehicles that I would have over the entire Mazda lineup.
@@Toyota4Life look it up, they’re a premium brand.
Nice review
Excellent video. thanks much
I will wait for the v8 twin turbo supercharger hybrid flex fuel diesel electric plug in engine option in the next generation.
I wished the front grill design matched. Awesome car!
My wife drives this but if it had turbo man this mid size suv would be in a league of its own.
I did notice in the video the 8 speed shifts significantly faster but the problem is that for an 8 speed tbh it has the gearing of a 5 speed and I’m not joking, look at acceleration from other cars or even Toyotas with a 5 speed automatic and you’ll see
How accessible is that turbo and how long before I have to change it?
I don’t think that turbo will last longer than 120 K miles. New turbo is about 3000 dollars.
Turbo can be removed without removing the engine
@@ytj22 Of course, but the price is still 3-4K.
@@zemo2332 I don't disagree, because I don't know how much it costs. OP asked how accessible it is.
Seeems to me the Mazda CX-9 GT or Signature is much nicer and has more room in the third row. CX-9 seems more premium. What do you think?
I have never been so disappointed in Toyota. For a while I'd thought they had no plan to kill their naturally aspirated V6 and so I was singing praises for them. So, they finally accentuated the adage "If you can't beat them, join them."
This is ridiculous! For one, I've always hated the 4 cylinder engine sound. So, no matter how fast a 4 cylinder is with its turbo, that 4 cylinder engine growl is stuck with it. Even more ridiculous is the fact that 0-60 is still in the regular 4 cylinder range, very slow. No justice done with mpg. Overall, a huge disappointment!
The V6 couldn't pass emissions.
Sheesh everyone is putting in these 4 Cylinders with turbos
I think the dashboard of the new Camry & Crown will look the same as that.
Looks like the Toyota van in front lol and a bit of a police crown car in front. I can’t unsee it
I have 22 xse and would love large infotainment and jbl sound but dont think im willing to give up natural v6 for that v4 turbo. Really on the fence
Just got the vehicle jbl system is awesome 12in screen 12 speakers. Red=black seats real awesome in person. 4cycle not that bad plus has three settings eco,normal,sport moves pretty fast and don't feel no lag or response time unlike the tacoma had a bad lag.
Still no auto dimming side mirrors... bummer! All of Toyota Highlander competitors have it!
I rather pay a bit more and have an suv that isn’t so reliable, but I want to love my car, I want to enjoy it and like it. The Japanese seems to be producing just a machine for use, forgetting about dedication and love towards their cars, make them attractive and desirable. It’s just sad what route Toyota is going. Just reliable will not want me to get it. There’s much more to that. I have to like it. Not just having a machine. A transportation vehicle.
mistake getting rid of the V-6 small turbo motors are not as reliable except for diesel
Soo they replaced the v6 to get the same gas mileage and less horses 🤡🤡🤡
Incandescent lights in 2023?? Especially in a top level trim...